Sammy Gyamfi has revealed that his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board was the result of John Dramani Mahama recognising a potential in him that he had not even discovered himself.

Speaking on PM Express Business Edition with George Wiafe, Gyamfi said the President’s decision to hand him the role went beyond expectation, noting that many—including himself—did not anticipate such an appointment.

“So what he may see in you, you may not even have seen in yourself. Maybe many never expected that, upon winning power, I would find myself where I am,” he said.

He explained that prior to the appointment, public perception largely placed him in a communications role due to his visibility and work for the party while in opposition.

Gyamfi, however, stressed that the President’s choice reflected a deeper confidence in his abilities, beyond the obvious.

He further described the appointment as a privilege, especially considering the number of capable individuals within the party who could have been selected for the role.

While acknowledging the weight of the responsibility, he expressed appreciation for the trust reposed in him and pledged to justify that confidence through hard work.

Gyamfi also highlighted the importance of the gold sector to the President’s broader economic agenda, noting that the focus is not only on extraction but also on ensuring Ghana retains greater value from its natural resources.

He added that with support from Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, efforts are underway to address long-standing challenges in the sector, including revenue leakages and low foreign exchange repatriation.

According to him, the ultimate goal is to ensure that Ghanaians maintain control over both the exploitation and trading of mineral resources, while maximising benefits to support the country’s economic transformation.